теперь

теперь

"Теперь" means "now" or "at present."

The word 'теперь' is used here to indicate a change in understanding that has occurred up to the present moment, signifying 'now' or 'at present' in a sense of evolution.

Теперь я понимаю, как это работает.

Now I understand how this works.

Here, 'теперь' contrasts a prior state with the current improved situation, establishing a temporal shift to the present.

У нас было мало времени, но теперь его достаточно.

We had little time, but now it is enough.

In this context, 'теперь' introduces a subordinate clause as a time reference for an event that has led to the current state of affairs.

Теперь, когда я узнал правду, всё стало ясно.

Now that I have learned the truth, everything became clear.